Patents by Inventor Robert Malloy
Robert Malloy has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240094992Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for the non-disruptive servicing of components of a user mode process. In examples, a user mode process comprises multiple components, each encapsulating a distinct piece of functionality. A replacement component is loaded and initialized. The replacement component is validated to ensure that the required dependencies of the replacement component are satisfied by the other components of the user mode process. The component to be serviced and the components having dependencies on the component to be serviced are suspended to enable a snapshot of the runtime state of the component to be serviced to be captured. The runtime state is copied to the replacement component and the components having dependencies on the component to be serviced are updated to reference the replacement component. The replacement component is executed and the suspended components are resumed. The component to be serviced is unloaded.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Robert Tyler RETZLAFF, Omar CARDONA, Jie ZHOU, Dmitry MALLOY
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Patent number: 9441457Abstract: A flow tool has a sensor that detects plugs (darts, balls, etc.) passing through the tool. An actuator moves an insert in the tool once a preset number of plugs have passed through the tool. Movement of this insert reveals a catch on a sleeve in the tool. Once the next plug is deployed, the catch engages the plug on the sleeve so that fluid pressure applied against the seated plug through the tubing string can move the sleeve. Once moved, the sleeve reveals ports in the tool communicating the tool's bore with the surrounding annulus so an adjacent wellbore interval can be stimulated. The actuator can use a sensor detecting passage of the plugs through the tool. A spring disposed in the tool can flex near the sensor when a plug passes through the tool, and a counter can count the number of plugs that have passed.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2013Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Clark E. Robison, Robert Coon, Robert Malloy
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Patent number: 8505639Abstract: A sliding sleeve has a sensor that detects plugs (darts, balls, etc.) passing through the sleeves. A first insert on the sleeve can be hydraulically activated by the fluid pressure in the surrounding annulus once a preset number of plugs have passed through the sleeve. Movement of this first insert activates a catch on a second insert. Once the next plug is deployed, the catch engages it so that fluid pressure applied against the seated plug through the tubing string can moves the second insert. Once moved, the insert reveals port in the housing communicating the sleeve's bore with the surrounding annulus so an adjacent wellbore interval can be stimulated. The first insert may also be hydraulically activated after a preset time after a plug has passed through the sleeve. Several sleeves can be used together in various arrangements to treat multiple intervals of a wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Clark E. Robison, Robert Coon, Robert Malloy
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Patent number: 8403068Abstract: A flow tool has a sensor that detects plugs (darts, balls, etc.) passing through the tool. An actuator moves an insert in the tool once a preset number of plugs have passed through the tool. Movement of this insert reveals a catch on a sleeve in the tool. Once the next plug is deployed, the catch engages the plug on the sleeve so that fluid pressure applied against the seated plug through the tubing string can move the sleeve. Once moved, the sleeve reveals ports in the tool communicating the tool's bore with the surrounding annulus so an adjacent wellbore interval can be stimulated. The actuator can use a sensor detecting passage of the plugs through the tool. A spring disposed in the tool can flex near the sensor when a plug passes through the tool, and a counter can count the number of plugs that have passed.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Clark E. Robison, Robert Coon, Robert Malloy
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Publication number: 20110240301Abstract: A flow tool has a sensor that detects plugs (darts, balls, etc.) passing through the tool. An actuator moves an insert in the tool once a preset number of plugs have passed through the tool. Movement of this insert reveals a catch on a sleeve in the tool. Once the next plug is deployed, the catch engages the plug on the sleeve so that fluid pressure applied against the seated plug through the tubing string can move the sleeve. Once moved, the sleeve reveals ports in the tool communicating the tool's bore with the surrounding annulus so an adjacent wellbore interval can be stimulated. The actuator can use a sensor detecting passage of the plugs through the tool. A spring disposed in the tool can flex near the sensor when a plug passes through the tool, and a counter can count the number of plugs that have passed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Clark E. Robison, Robert Coon, Robert Malloy
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Publication number: 20110240311Abstract: A sliding sleeve has a sensor that detects plugs (darts, balls, etc.) passing through the sleeves. A first insert on the sleeve can be hydraulically activated by the fluid pressure in the surrounding annulus once a preset number of plugs have passed through the sleeve. Movement of this first insert activates a catch on a second insert. Once the next plug is deployed, the catch engages it so that fluid pressure applied against the seated plug through the tubing string can moves the second insert. Once moved, the insert reveals port in the housing communicating the sleeve's bore with the surrounding annulus so an adjacent wellbore interval can be stimulated. The first insert may also be hydraulically activated after a preset time after a plug has passed through the sleeve. Several sleeves can be used together in various arrangements to treat multiple intervals of a wellbore.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC.Inventors: Clark E. Robison, Robert Coon, Robert Malloy
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Publication number: 20110075403Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided to illuminate a person engaged in an activity along a dark road, thereby promoting safety. The apparatus may allow approaching traffic, such as motorized vehicles, to see and recognize the presence and speed of the user, reducing the occurrence of collisions. The apparatus includes a light which is positioned in a location and at an angle to improve the illumination of the user, while enabling compact storage when not in use via a preferred telescoping design having means to transfer electrical power through the telescoping member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Christopher NIEZRECKI, Robert MALLOY
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Patent number: 7407006Abstract: A system and method for logging a formation adjacent to a borehole. The system includes a conveyance member, a memory module in communication with the conveyance member, a communications module in communication with the memory module, and a logging tool in communication with the communications module, wherein the communications module is configured to facilitate communication between the memory module and the logging tool.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2005Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Paul Wilson, Robert Malloy, Stephen Senn, Tom Standley, Robert Pitts
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Patent number: 7267474Abstract: A plasticating screw including a grating mixing section provided to enhance mixing of incompatible materials. The screw includes a mixing section including an inlet groove having a closed distal end, a discharge groove circumferentially spaced from the inlet groove, the discharge groove having a closed proximal end. Located between the inlet groove and the discharge groove is a land region is including at least one grating element that includes a plurality of grooves extending between the inlet groove and the discharge groove.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2005Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Inventor: Robert Malloy
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Publication number: 20060181958Abstract: A plasticating screw including a grating mixing section provided to enhance mixing of incompatible materials. The screw includes a mixing section including an inlet groove having a closed distal end, a discharge groove circumferentially spaced from the inlet groove, the discharge groove having a closed proximal end. Located between the inlet groove and the discharge groove is a land region is including at least one grating element that includes a plurality of grooves extending between the inlet groove and the discharge groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2005Publication date: August 17, 2006Inventor: Robert Malloy
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Patent number: 7021816Abstract: A plasticating screw including a grating mixing section provided to enhance mixing of incompatible materials. The screw includes a mixing section including an inlet groove having a closed distal end, a discharge groove circumferentially spaced from the inlet groove, the discharge groove having a closed proximal end. Located between the inlet groove and the discharge groove is a land region is including at least one grating element that includes a plurality of grooves extending between the inlet groove and the discharge groove.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2003Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Inventor: Robert Malloy
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Publication number: 20050211433Abstract: A system and method for logging a formation adjacent to a borehole. The system includes a conveyance member, a memory module in communication with the conveyance member, a communications module in communication with the memory module, and a logging tool in communication with the communications module, wherein the communications module is configured to facilitate communication between the memory module and the logging tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2005Publication date: September 29, 2005Inventors: Paul Wilson, Robert Malloy, Stephen Senn, Tom Standley, Robert Pitts
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Patent number: 6669773Abstract: The present invention is directed at a synthetic lightweight aggregate composition comprising fly ash and a mixture of two or more polymer components. More specifically, the present invention is also directed at a lightweight concrete which cures to a hardened cementious composite comprising Portland cement, water in a weight ratio of between about 0.2 and 0.7 of the water to the Portland cement, synthetic lightweight aggregate in a weight ratio of between about 0.1 and 0.5 of the synthetic lightweight aggregate to the cement, wherein the synthetic lightweight aggregate comprises fly ash and two or more polymer components.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2002Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: EInventors: Robert Malloy, Moshen G. Kashi, Christopher W. Swan
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Publication number: 20030218934Abstract: A plasticating screw including a grating mixing section provided to enhance mixing of incompatible materials. The screw includes a mixing section including an inlet groove having a closed distal end, a discharge groove circumferentially spaced from the inlet groove, the discharge groove having a closed proximal end. Located between the inlet groove and the discharge groove is a land region is including at least one grating element that includes a plurality of grooves extending between the inlet groove and the discharge groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2003Publication date: November 27, 2003Inventor: Robert Malloy
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Publication number: 20030041782Abstract: The present invention is directed at a synthetic lightweight aggregate composition comprising fly ash and a mixture of two or more polymer components. More specifically, the present invention is also directed at a lightweight concrete which cures to a hardened cementious composite comprising Portland cement, water in a weight ratio of between about 0.2 and 0.7 of the water to the Portland cement, synthetic lightweight aggregate in a weight ratio of between about 0.1 and 0.5 of the synthetic lightweight aggregate to the cement, wherein the synthetic lightweight aggregate comprises fly ash and two or more polymer components.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventors: Robert Malloy, Moshen G. Kashi, Christopher W. Swan
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Patent number: 6400646Abstract: A system is disclosed for synchronizing a clock in a well containing a drill string with a clock located near the surface of the well. The system includes devices for transmitting and receiving a pair of acoustic signals between locations associated with each clock and processing those signals. The system determines the time of arrival of each acoustic signal by analyzing the shape of a function of the acoustic signal chosen from a group of functions suitable to determine a clock offset with millisecond accuracy.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1999Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Vimal V. Shah, John W. Minear, Robert Malloy, James R. Birchak, Wallace R. Gardner, Carl Robbins
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Patent number: 5859071Abstract: A polymeric blend formed from recycled carpet scrap and selected compatibilizing agents and/or a poly(ethylene-co-omylacetate) and the products produced from such blend.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1997Date of Patent: January 12, 1999Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Dennis C. Young, Stanley J. Chlystek, Robert Malloy, Ivan Rios
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Patent number: 5852115Abstract: A polymeric blend formed from recycled carpet scrap and selected compatibilizing agents and/or a poly(ethylene-co-omylacetate) and the products produced from such blend.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1995Date of Patent: December 22, 1998Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Dennis C. Young, Stanley J. Chlystek, Robert Malloy, Ivan Rios
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Patent number: 5719198Abstract: A polymeric blend formed from recycled carpet scrap and selected compatibilizing agents and/or a poly(ethylene-co-omylacetate) and the products produced from such blend.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 1996Date of Patent: February 17, 1998Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Dennis C. Young, Stanley J. Chlystek, Robert Malloy, Ivan Rios
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Patent number: D675129Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Inventor: Robert Malloy